TK IST Lounge Busy Early AM??
Mar 19, 2017, 12:26 pm
#1
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TK IST Lounge Busy Early AM??
Hi
How busy is the lounge going to be around 6-9.30am on a Monday morning? I enjoyed my time in it last Saturday until 11pm when it got so busy the internet crashed!
Thanks
How busy is the lounge going to be around 6-9.30am on a Monday morning? I enjoyed my time in it last Saturday until 11pm when it got so busy the internet crashed!
Thanks
Mar 19, 2017, 8:26 pm
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Depending on what you need, if visa isn't an issue I recommend arrival lounge in front of Starbucks in the arrival hall.
4 showers almost always open. If you have time they do laundry as well, the only limitation is food (only hot food option is the breakfast omelette).
4 showers almost always open. If you have time they do laundry as well, the only limitation is food (only hot food option is the breakfast omelette).
Mar 20, 2017, 11:26 am
#6
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Let me share my experience from Tuesday 28 Feb, entering the TK lounge at 7AM and leaving around 8:30.
The lounge was very busy when I arrived. Difficult to find a seat for eating breakfast (upstairs) - allmost all other sears were taken. Downstairs was better, but still busy. Around 8AM it became less busy and much fewer people downstairs. I believe many pax had left for the many European departures between 7:30AM and 8:30AM.
I inquired about a shower but queue was > 1hour. Gave up on that.
The lounge was very busy when I arrived. Difficult to find a seat for eating breakfast (upstairs) - allmost all other sears were taken. Downstairs was better, but still busy. Around 8AM it became less busy and much fewer people downstairs. I believe many pax had left for the many European departures between 7:30AM and 8:30AM.
I inquired about a shower but queue was > 1hour. Gave up on that.
Apr 2, 2017, 3:00 pm
#8
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lounge less busy following electronics ban?
Back again in a couple of weeks, and wondering if the morning rush is any quieter (specifically for showers) following the US/UK electronics ban. Thinking that it's mostly connectors who are looking for showers, are significant numbers moving their connection points away from IST?
Apr 4, 2017, 1:53 am
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Apr 4, 2017, 5:05 am
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I have noticed absolutely no difference in the number of lounge patrons over the past week, passing thru twice. I had to line up for manti as usual and the kofte was all gone as usual. 
One of the best aspects of the TK lounge is the self-scan entry. I only wish that AC would implement it busy locations. ^
One of the best aspects of the TK lounge is the self-scan entry. I only wish that AC would implement it busy locations. ^